deck painting recommendations - KCSR

Justin 05 STi · 2019-09-03, 08:37 PM

I can power wash it myself but am looking to farm out applying the paint. Any recommendations for somebody in the south KC area?

Also I have decided to go with paint instead of a stain, mainly because the deck has been added on to and all the wood doesn't match. So I figure paint will give a more uniform color than a stain, but have no idea about products or textures or anything like that. Any suggestions on what to use would be helpful too.

LTe · 2019-10-13, 04:55 PM

Don't use Behr Deck Over. Its junk. I regret using it on my porch and after watching other youtube video's, i see many more people regret using it as well.

JoeWest · 2021-02-18, 08:07 AM

I used Cabot Australian Timber Oil with all my (Spam Link Removed) deck painting and staining. Never been disappointed.

69Mach351 · 2021-02-23, 11:52 AM

Most of the painters I know are teachers that do it in the summers.

On the painting the deck, I personally avoid painting any wood outdoors. When it starts to crack and peel up, it looks horrible and is a PITA to deal with. Last year, I had to repair my fence, and protect some wood outdoor furniture. I was told by a few people, that ready seal was the way to go. Because I had some different colors/ages of wood, I went with a darker stain.

Overall, it turned out really well. I tried multiple methods and ended up using a sprayer with the most success (similar to a wagner power sprayer type thing). The biggest variation I had in color, was when I was brushing it on, and the bottom of the can had a lot more tint than the top - which is on me for not keeping it stirred.

Anyways, it is something to consider. You could test it on the different woods and see how it turns out.

https://www.readyseal.com/

2019-10-13, 04:55 PM	#2
LTe Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,329 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 107 Thanks (Received): 60 Likes (Given): 849 Likes (Received): 300 Dislikes (Given): 24 Dislikes (Received): 11	Don't use Behr Deck Over. Its junk. I regret using it on my porch and after watching other youtube video's, i see many more people regret using it as well. __________________ blarg

2021-02-18, 08:07 AM	#3
JoeWest Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 1 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 0 Thanks (Received): 0 Likes (Given): 0 Likes (Received): 0 Dislikes (Given): 0 Dislikes (Received): 0	I used Cabot Australian Timber Oil with all my (Spam Link Removed) deck painting and staining. Never been disappointed.

2021-02-23, 11:52 AM	#4
69Mach351 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE KS Posts: 8,558 Post Thanks / Like Thanks (Given): 267 Thanks (Received): 238 Likes (Given): 1825 Likes (Received): 1714 Dislikes (Given): 37 Dislikes (Received): 44	Most of the painters I know are teachers that do it in the summers. On the painting the deck, I personally avoid painting any wood outdoors. When it starts to crack and peel up, it looks horrible and is a PITA to deal with. Last year, I had to repair my fence, and protect some wood outdoor furniture. I was told by a few people, that ready seal was the way to go. Because I had some different colors/ages of wood, I went with a darker stain. Overall, it turned out really well. I tried multiple methods and ended up using a sprayer with the most success (similar to a wagner power sprayer type thing). The biggest variation I had in color, was when I was brushing it on, and the bottom of the can had a lot more tint than the top - which is on me for not keeping it stirred. Anyways, it is something to consider. You could test it on the different woods and see how it turns out. https://www.readyseal.com/